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Navan Appoints Shai Weiss, Former Virgin Atlantic CEO, to Board of Directors
Navan, Inc.
- Board expanded from 9 to 10 directors; Weiss elected as Class III director effective January 28, 2026.
- Weiss received initial RSU award with $450,000 grant date fair value, vesting over three years.
- Weiss served as Virgin Atlantic CEO from 2019 to 2025 and facilitated a $17 billion transatlantic joint venture.
- Weiss also joined Audit Committee and will receive annual retainers of $35,000 (board) and $10,000 (audit).
- Press release issued January 29, 2026 highlights Weiss's digital-first travel expertise for Navan's T&E market.